51 23 211 Removing and installing/replacing cable for front engine compartment locks (in engine compartment)

Necessary preliminary work: 

• Remove both engine compartment lid catches. See REMOVING RIGHT ENGINE COMPARTMENT LID LOCK  and REMOVING LEFT ENGINE COMPARTMENT LID LOCK .

REMOVAL: 

Unclip deflection (1) from lock support (2).

Unclip coupling (1) from lock support (2).

Open coupling (1) and disengage cable (3).

Release cable with coupling (1) from retaining clips and feed out.

INSTALLATION: 

Feed in cable with coupling (1) and attach in retaining clips.

Clip in coupling (1) into lock support (2).

Attach cable (3) and close coupling (1).

Unclip coupling (1) from lock support (2).

Open coupling (1) and disengage cable (3).

Release cable with coupling (1) from retaining clips and feed out.

Carry out function check with engine compartment lid open.